3 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 med. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 1/2 c. milk
1 can minced clams, drained, reserve liquid
2 bottles clam juice
2 sm. potatoes, cubed
Tabasco to taste

Cook bacon in a soup pot until crisp and brown. Remove and reserve. Add chopped onion to pot and saute until softened. Stir in flour, thyme and peppers. Add clam juice and reserved liquid and potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Lower heat and partially cover pot and let simmer until potatoes are well done. Add clams and milk and allow to heat through. Add Tabasco.

NOTE: Put clam juice in FIRST not after the milk else it will curdle. Do not allow to boil.